Victor DaGraca 's Blog

ActiveRain has been an excellent vehicle for providing backwards linking to my web site. My profile shows up very well on a google search for Home inspectors in my neck of the woods.Knowing that "linkage" is a must for search engine placement, I am always on the lookout for other venues that offe...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission released its list of the top 5 Home Hazards.Link to the CPSC listItem number 3 never ceases to amaze me. Tip overs, or items that are at risk of tipping over onto someone, causing an Average of 22 deaths per year; (31 in 2006) and an estimated 3,000 injuries...

How many are getting these get rich quick spams?They're mostly phrased differently, but in essence all say the same thing.***** ******************************************************************************************* My Dear Friend,In order to transfer out (Fourteen Million Six hundred and twe...

 Myrtle Beach has received the designation of being the second most popular travel destination, ranked only second to Orlando, Florida.The survey was conducted by the D.K. Shifflet & Associates company.  (Who?)Apparently D.K. Shifflet is a highly regarded national survey co. by someone.... Howeve...

Ok......another homeowner tip.     I performed an inspection this weekend for a couple of the nicest people I have encountered in a long time, from the Agent to the buyer, to the seller. I did find some problems with the property which the seller promptly stated that he would correct.      The on...

Aug. 7th, 2007I comment on this situation only because my family has been affected by something similar.       In 1996 my Mother invested, against my advice, in several pre-construction condos. The person that she listened to made it sound like a deal of a lifetime. She was told to "Buy in now an...

I just read in the local paper that our remaining amusement park has been ranked #5 in the Nation by TripAdvisor.comWOW... here's the list:1. Hershey Park, Hershey, Pa.2. Busch Gardens, Tampa, Fla.3. Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky, Ohio4. Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, Texas5. Family ...

You are about to make one of the greatest financial investments in your life. Unless you have all the knowledge, tools and expertise, the decision to have a Licensed Residential Inspector go over the property you are considering purchasing should not even come into question. In order to safeguard...

Summer... those lazy, hazy days....Forget it.... It is time to roll up your sleeves and perform some much needed maintenance around the old homestead.here are several items that should be addressed at this time.1.     Inspect exposed plumbing areas for dampness (twice per year)2.     Fix loose or...

Legally defined, Eminent Domain is the inherent power of the state to seize a citizen's private property, or rights in private property, without the owner's consent. The property is taken either for government use or by issuance to third parties who will develop it for "public use." Having been o...